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Junior Buyer

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The company is looking for a Junior Buyer to join their Clothing & Accessories business in Manchester, focusing on product area accountability and collaboration with the design team.
  • The role requires managing the department's critical path from product development to delivery, generating creative ideas, and presenting trade reports.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a keen attention to detail.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, early finishes on Fridays, and progression opportunities.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a buying or related role is preferred.

You will be accountable for your own product area, working closely with the design team to create trends that are commercial and reflect the brand's image.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a Clothing & Accessories business in Manchester. This business is all about quality of the items it sells, of which all are designed in-house. Due to growth in the product team the business is seeking to add a Junior Buyer.

Description

  • You the Junior Buyer will be accountable for the department critical path ensuring it is managed across the supply base from product development to delivery deadlines
  • Generating new creative ideas to better both the business and department
  • Presenting weekly and daily trade reports
  • Accountable for teams relationships with garment tech, QC, and compliance to ensure business standards are followed
  • Working alongside Design team to ensure they are translating trends to be relevant and in line with frameworks
  • Working with Creative & Marketing teams on campaigns in line with department and business strategy
  • Working with Merchandising team to lead the department strategy in line with seasonal SWOT analysis and lessons learnt
  • Working with Merchandising to set frameworks in line with department forecasts
  • Managing supplier relationships including capacity, hit rate, costings, and lead times. Including finding and nurturing relationships with new suppliers.
  • Overseeing product development to ensure all product signed off is on brand and trend relevant
  • Attending regular supplier meetings including overseas trips and trade shows
  • Sourcing and meeting new suppliers to benefit the department strategy
  • Maintaining and growing relationships with wider business functions including Studio, Finance, Operations, and any other department where necessary
  • Any other duties proportionate with the level of responsibility of this role

Profile

  • Super organisational skills, juggling multiple priorities
  • Fresh ideas, taking the initiative to provide inspiration for the team
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • A positive attitude with the ability to motivate others
  • Experience working in a fast paced working environment
  • Great attention to detail

Job Offer

Salary up to £35k DOE

Close to transport links

37.5 hours a week

Early Finish on a Friday

25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Progression Opportunities

Discount on Product

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.